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Drama by design

14 May 2008

Janette Sykes explores a highly-individual apartment in the Dark Peak that effortlessly fuses traditional and modern styles and incorporates eclectic influences from its owner’s travels all over the world. Photography: Linda Bussey.

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County Life

Third time lucky for jubilant Sue. Photography: Linda Bussey Words: Janette Sykes

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Love lines

Taste buds are tingling as New Mills sweets manufacturer Swizzels Matlow celebrates its 80th birthday. Janette Sykes takes a trip down memory lane to find out why there’s still such an appetite for its tempting treats

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Eat the view

Succulent local produce and hearty history and heritage will set more than a few taste buds tingling and feet flying during the forthcoming Peak District Walking Festival. Janette Sykes tucks in. Photography:Visit Peak District and Derbyshire

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A walk in Bakewell

Distance/Time: 8.5 miles/14 km (allow extra time if you want to visit either or both of the houses)
Grading: An easy walk along footpaths, tracks and roads through woodlands and open parkland.
Start/Finish: Large car park on the right, just beyond Bakewell`s 14th century bridge over the River Wye, GR: 221684.
Map: OS Explorer Outdoor Leisure (1:25,000) sheet 24,White Peak Area.
Refreshments: various pubs in Bakewell, cafés at Edensor and Chatsworth Garden Centre.
Public Transport: Various bus services to Bakewell from surrounding areas. For details contact Traveline Tel: 0870 608 2608 or www.derbybus.net.
Tourist Information: Bakewell Tel: 01629 813227 or www.visitpeakdistrict.com .  

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More than Likely

Evergreen actress Brigit Forsyth reflects on an enduring and varied career on stage, screen and radio and reveals her ‘second string’ – playing the cello. Words: Janette Sykes.

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Manorial magic

Gardening Editor Linda Viney lingers amid the heady scent of roses and treats herself to some unusual cottage garden plants at historic Tissington Hall and Nursery  

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Tale of Three Shires

Jerry Rawson appreciates the shapely peak of Shutlingtoe during a circular walk that on a clear day offers panoramic views ofthe Cheshire plain.    

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Youlgrave Yarns

Lesley Draper treads the boards for the popular annual pantomime and samples close-knit community life in Youlgrave, the largest village in the Peak

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Drama by design

Janette Sykes explores a highly-individual apartment in the Dark Peak that effortlessly fuses traditional and modern styles and incorporates eclectic influences from its owner’s travels all over the world. Photography: Linda Bussey.

READ MORE »


County Life

Third time lucky for jubilant Sue. Photography: Linda Bussey Words: Janette Sykes
READ MORE »


More than Likely

Evergreen actress Brigit Forsyth reflects on an enduring and varied career on stage, screen and radio and reveals her ‘second string’ – playing the cello. Words: Janette Sykes.

READ MORE »


Love lines

Taste buds are tingling as New Mills sweets manufacturer Swizzels Matlow celebrates its 80th birthday. Janette Sykes takes a trip down memory lane to find out why there’s still such an appetite for its tempting treats
READ MORE »


Manorial magic

Gardening Editor Linda Viney lingers amid the heady scent of roses and treats herself to some unusual cottage garden plants at historic Tissington Hall and Nursery  
READ MORE »